Effect of EMG biofeedback on muscle activity in computer work

Author

Sangngoen, W. ; Sroykham, W. ; Khemthong, S. ; Jalayondeja, W. ; Kajornpredanon, Y. ; Thanangkul, S.

Author_Institution

Center for Biomed. Instrum. R&D, Mahidol Univ., Nakhon Pathom, Thailand

fYear

2012

fDate

5-7 Dec. 2012

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

4

Abstract

Aims of this study were to develop the biofeedback tool and to investigate its effects on the upper trapezius (UT) muscle activity during computer work. The biofeedback provided auditory and visual feedback in the electromyography (EMG) of the UT muscle and the degree of neck movements. Thirty-six computer users with mild to moderate pain in their upper trapezius muscles were recruited. The biofeedback group (n=18) and the control group (n=18) continuously performed typing tasks on the computer for 30 minutes. The results confirmed that the biofeedback group significantly reduced the UT muscle activity (p0.05) during computer work.

Keywords

biomechanics; electromyography; occupational health; EMG biofeedback effects; auditory feedback; biofeedback tool; computer work; neck movement degree; upper trapezius muscle activity; upper trapezius muscle electromyography; visual feedback; Biological control systems; Computers; Electromyography; Muscles; Neck; Pain; Training; biofeedback training; electromyography; muscle relaxation; prolonged work;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Biomedical Engineering International Conference (BMEiCON), 2012

Conference_Location

Ubon Ratchathani

Print_ISBN

978-1-4673-4890-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/BMEiCon.2012.6465453

Filename

6465453